The Great Kapok Tree Author and Illustrator: Lynne Cherry Some things are so precious that they can never be replaced. The Great Kapok Tree is a story of such importance, that sharing it with your children may help to change the future of their world. This stunningly illustrated book reminds us that it is essential to preserve the wild places and their ecosystems. In the lush steamy rainforest a man comes to cut down the great Kapok tree. The […]
Archives for July 2015
THE LORAX– Book by Dr Seuss –
– Book by Dr Seuss –
The Lorax Author and Illustrator: Dr Seuss This famous story of environmental destruction for the purpose of economic gain, brings into the spotlight one of the most serious issues of our age. Written and illustrated in Dr Seuss’ fantastical style, The Lorax offers the inspiring message, to make a difference if you care. Have you heard the story of the lifted Lorax? He lifted himself away as there was no one else to speak up for. Why was he […]
TALE OF A GREAT WHITE FISH– Book by Maggie de Vries and Renne Benoit –
– Book by Maggie de Vries and Renne Benoit –
Tale of a Great White Fish Author: Maggie de Vries Illustrator: Renne Benoit A unique and astonishing story which follows the life of a monster fish, which when finally tagged by scientists in 2005, was over 177 years old! This amazing Sturgeon fish was 6.1 meters long and 770kg in weight. That’s heavier than 3 fully grown male lions! Not surprisingly these great fish are survivors from before the era of the dinosaur! However as time goes by they […]
THE THREE QUESTIONS – Book by Jon J Muth –
– Book by Jon J Muth –
The Three Questions Author and Illustrator: Jon J Muth A thoughtful story about making choices and where they lead. The Three Questions encourages living in the moment and acting with compassion. When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? The answers change to match the situation like a puzzle. When Nikolai asks his friends, Sonja the crane, Gogol the monkey and Pushkin the dog, they all […]
